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Michael Chiesa working on new UFC contract, hoping for December return
Adam D Martin - August 4, 2019
UFC welterweight contender Michael Chiesa says he is working on a new contract with the world’s leading MMA promotion and he hopes to return to the Octagon in December. The former “Ultimate Fighter” winner recently spoke to reporters and told them when he wants to return to the Octagon.
PHOTO | Colby Covington suffered nasty cut three weeks before UFC Newark
Adam D Martin - August 4, 2019
Colby Covington earned himself a welterweight title shot after dusting Robbie Lawler in the main event of UFC Newark, but he almost didn’t make it to the fight on account of a bad cut. ESPN’s Ariel Helwani reports that Covington suffered a nasty cut in training three weeks before his fight against Robbie Lawler. The cut was due to an accidental headbutt. According to Helwani, a doctor told Covington he should seriously consider pulling out of the fight because of how close the cut was to his eye.
Nasrat Haqparast says Georges St-Pierre was 'really impressed' with his UFC Newark performance
Adam D Martin - August 4, 2019
One of the breakout stars at UFC Newark was Nasrat Harqparast. The 23-year-old German- born fighter knocked out Joaquim Silva in the second round in brutal fashion, winning a Performance of the Night bonus for his handiwork. In his corner for the fight was none other than MMA legend Georges St. Pierre. Haqparast trains at Tristar Gym in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, where GSP of course trains. Haqparast was lucky enough that GSP cornered him for this fight, and he said the future UFC Hall of Famer liked what he saw.
Mike Perry calls out Mickey Gall, and Gall says he wants the fight
Adam D Martin - August 4, 2019
UFC welterweight contender Mike Perry called out Mickey Gall following Gall’s decision win over Salim Touahri at UFC on ESPN 5. Here’s what “Platinum” had to say to Gall on Twitter:
VIDEO | Colby Covington takes phone call from President Trump
Adam D Martin - August 4, 2019
Colby Covington took a phone call from President Donald Trump following his unanimous decision win over Robbie Lawler at UFC on ESPN 5. Watch the video below, which the UFC’s Twitter account posted. Earlier in the day, Trump had sent out a Tweet to Covington wishing him good luck in the fight, which he won via lopsided unanimous decision after five hard-fought rounds.
Daniel Cormier heaps praise at Colby Covington for performance against Robbie Lawler
Adam D Martin - August 4, 2019
Count UFC heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier among the fans of Colby Covington’s performance on Saturday afternoon against Robbie Lawler in the main event of UFC on ESPN 5. One of the most respected fighters in the game, Cormier took to his social media to praise Covington for the ridiculous pace he set for 25 minutes in the cage against Lawler. Covington won the fight via lopsided unanimous decision.
Dillon Danis blasts Colby Covington for 'sloppy' performance against Robbie Lawler
Christopher Taylor - August 3, 2019
Colby Covington impressed many people with his performance against Robbie Lawler on Saturday, but Dillon Danis was not one of them. Covington (15-1 MMA) dominated Lawler for twenty-five straight minutes on route to a unanimous decision victory in the headliner of UFC Newark.
Robbie Lawler reacts following loss to Colby Covington at UFC Newark
Chris Taylor - August 3, 2019
Former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler suffered a lopsided decision loss to Colby Covington in tonight’s UFC Newark main event. ‘Ruthless’ just never seemed comfortable inside the cage this evening, much in part to the fact that Covington kept a ridiculous pace and utilized constant forward pressure.
Georges St-Pierre says the competition part of his life 'is over'
Cole Shelton - August 3, 2019
Georges St-Pierre announced his retirement from MMA earlier this year. But, as many MMA retirements go, fighters often return. Soon after he announced his retirement, it was reported lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov had a ‘GSP’ clause in his contract. And, the Canadian had expressed interest in that fight, as well, but the UFC did not. They did not want to risk the former welterweight and middleweight champion winning the title and then retiring again.
VIDEO | Colby Covington and Kamaru Usman get heated during UFC Post-Fight Show
Chris Taylor - August 3, 2019
Colby Covington will receive the next welterweight title shot against Kamaru Usman following his dominant win over Robbie Lawler at UFC Newark. Covington smothered ‘Ruthless’ with strikes and takedowns for twenty-five straight minutes on route to a lopsided unanimous decision victory.
Colby Covington explains why fight with Robbie Lawler almost didn't happen
Chris Taylor - August 3, 2019
Colby Covington picked up arguably the biggest win of his MMA career today, defeating Robbie Lawler in the UFC Newark main event. Covington was able to dominate Lawler for all five rounds of their event headlining scrap, resulting in a unanimous decision victory from the judges in attendance.
Matt Hughes responds to Colby Covington following post-fight comments
Christopher Taylor - August 3, 2019
UFC legend Matt Hughes has responded to the comments made by Colby Covington during his post-fight interview with Jon Anik. After his dominant decision victory over Hughes’ former teammate Robbie Lawler, Covington took to the mic where he delivered the following controversial comments.
Ben Askren issues an apology to the UFC and Fight Fans
Chris Taylor - August 3, 2019
Had Ben Askren defeated Jorge Masvidal at last month’s UFC 239 event, it was expected that ‘Funky’ would be the next man to challenge Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title. Unfortunately for fans of Askren, things did not go according to plan in his fight with ‘Gamebred’.
Colby Covington makes controversial comments about UFC legend Matt Hughes
Chris Taylor - August 3, 2019
Colby Covington (15-1 MMA) put on arguably the best performance of his career in tonight’s UFC Newark headliner against Robbie Lawler. ‘Chaos’ was able to dominate the former welterweight kingpin by utilizing a ton of pressure and volume mixed in with some timely takedowns.
Pros react to Colby Covington defeating Robbie Lawler at UFC Newark
Chris Taylor - August 3, 2019
Today’s UFC Newark event was headlined by a key welterweight bout featuring Colby Covington taking on former division champion Robbie Lawler. The promotions former interim welterweight champion, Colby Covington (14-1 MMA), was returning to action for the first time since defeating Rafael dos Anjos via unanimous decision at UFC 225 in June of 2018.
UFC Newark Results: Colby Covington defeats Robbie Lawler (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - August 3, 2019
Today’s UFC Newark event is headlined by a key welterweight fight featuring Colby Covington taking on Robbie Lawler. The promotions former interim welterweight champion, Colby Covington (14-1 MMA), returns to action for the first time since defeating Rafael dos Anjos via unanimous decision at UFC 225 in June of 2018.
Ben Askren and Demian Maia verbally agree to fight at UFC Singapore
Chris Taylor - August 3, 2019
Perennial UFC welterweight contenders Ben Askren and Demian Maia have verbally agreed to meet at October’s UFC Singapore event. The former Bellator and ONE champion, Askren (19-1 MMA), took to Twitter where he asked the Brazilian submission specialist if he was “in” for an October 26 showdown in Singapore.
Colby Covington claims the Kawa brothers are trying to turn Jorge Masvidal against him
Chris Taylor - August 3, 2019
Colby Covington is a longtime friend and training partner of fellow welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal. ‘Chaos’ will square off with former welterweight champion Robbie Lawler in today’s UFC Newark main event, and will be awarded a title shot should he prove victorious.